tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932387366846538961.post7505649910815450510..comments2013-11-08T23:31:48.579-06:00Comments on Family Policy Fall 2013 MWF 10 am: Halloween Safety Worries Lead to "Trunk-or-Treating"Kelly Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05030814792351569118noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932387366846538961.post-80253908824747803782013-11-01T23:20:43.104-05:002013-11-01T23:20:43.104-05:00I'm not opposed to trunk-or-treating. I think ...I'm not opposed to trunk-or-treating. I think it's a cute idea, and if it gives parents peace of mind, then by all means, go ahead. I feel like, for kids, their biggest concerns are what costume they're going to wear and how much candy they're collecting. In my opinion, there are three sides to it.<br />One: There's a fear of opening your door to hundreds of people and putting your home/yourself at risk from creeps who might use the opportunity to to catch you off guard.<br />Two: Yes, people are terrified of something happening to their children. I'm sure I won't allow my children to roam the streets, amusement parks, and stores like I was allowed to do when I was little. And I think about what a shame it is that that's what society is like now and it's only getting worse, but I have to protect my family. There are ways they can still feel independent and have fun and explore. Most children I see trick or treating are accompanied by parents anyway...<br />Three: There are people who don't think about the dangers and allow their children to go and do wherever/whatever they'd like. They don't want their children to get mad at them for setting boundaries and rules, so they make their family even more of a target.<br />Being that it's not unusual for people to be wearing masks and disguises on Halloween, it makes it easier for pedophiles, thieves, and killers etc. to get away with things. SAsproutiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12569006096883542225noreply@blogger.com